Widow's Kiss
A rich, monastic classic blending apple brandy with Bénédictine and Chartreuse.
Base
brandy
Glassware
Coupe
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Ingredients
- 1.5 oz apple brandy
- 0.5 oz Bénédictine
- 0.5 oz yellow Chartreuse
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Instructions
- 1Stir all ingredients with ice until well chilled.
- 2Strain into a chilled coupe.
Origin & Story
United States, 1890s
First published in an 1895 bartending guide, its dramatic name and rich blend of monastery-made liqueurs made it a cult favorite among classic cocktail enthusiasts.
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